MANILA, Philippines — Press groups from across Southeast Asia added their voices to the criticism of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa’s arrest over a cyberlibel charge that the government has said is a simple matter of enforcing the law. READ: Global press group to Duterte: Stop weaponizing law to silence RapplerNational Bureau of Investigation agents went to Rappler’s office on late Wednesday afternoon to serve the arrest warrant against Ressa. This was when regular courts close, posting a difficulty for Ressa to find a court that would accept her bail—a point that the SEAPA raised. He said Thursday night that he had yet to read up on the case. They added that critical and dissenting voices are part of a healthy and thriving democracy.

Source: Philippine Star February 15, 2019 10:18 UTC